Makarand Waingankar

Makarand Waingankar

Dig deeper into India for talent

Dig deeper into India for talent

The BCCI needs to do more to ensure young talent from the country's towns and districts isn't unnoticed

27-Jan-2011•Makarand Waingankar

Bring back the Mumbai pride

Bring back the Mumbai pride

There is evidence to suggest Mumbai's early exit from the Ranji Trophy was a setback waiting to happen. Thorough and quick action is needed to revive Mumbai cricket

11-Jan-2011•Makarand Waingankar

Weed out chuckers and age cheaters

Weed out chuckers and age cheaters

The BCCI must ban players who fudge age. And if a bowler with a suspect action is 'called' again after rehab, he too shouldn't be allowed to play at any level

28-Dec-2010•Makarand Waingankar

Coaching the coaches

Coaching the coaches

Indian cricket needs coaches who are experienced and not degree holders without any coaching experience

15-Dec-2010•Makarand Waingankar

The great Indian selection circus

The great Indian selection circus

Selections at state level are often biased or done under threat. The country needs a good system managed by reputed cricketers

02-Dec-2010•Makarand Waingankar

A curate's egg

A curate's egg

Wickets are often prepared to suit the home side, but instituting an award for the best curator based on the performance of the pitch could help end that practice

16-Nov-2010•Makarand Waingankar

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